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Jack doesn’t play the guitar, neither does David.

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Sentence

Narrator

Jack doesn’t play the guitar, neither does David.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Information

Jack and David don't play the guitar.

Comparing

Unlike Jill, who plays the guitar, Jack and David don't.

Adding Information

Neither Jack nor David play the guitar; they prefer other instruments.

Responding to a Question

Do Jack and David play the guitar? No, neither of them does.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Neither Jack nor David possesses the skill of playing the guitar.

Casual

Jack and David can't play the guitar.

Simpler English

Jack and David don't know how to play guitar.

Phrases to learn

neither...nor

Used to indicate that two or more things are not true.

play the guitar

To perform music using a guitar.